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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

15 November 2013

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #8568
Date and Time Friday 15th November 2013 10:30am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Dark discharge around mouth & to east along foreshore, some visible to west
  • Sand build up around rocks increasing
  • Water level low in estuary, sandbar & sand areas well exposed
  • Outflow increased from recent rainfall (45ml since 07/11/13 at G6)

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.30m 0.26m
Time (hh:mm) 10:30 11:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 10:53 0.610
Low 07:41 0.570

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
15-11-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_1
15-11-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_2
15-11-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_3
15-11-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_4
15-11-2013 10:30 Photopoint Gp1_5
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